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I have a cholesterol reading of 6.6 the good cholesterol is 2.45 is this bad?
i am in risk my cholesterol is 6.6
Is a cholesterol reading of 5.3 good or bad?
Its moderate
What number is considered good for cholesterol reading for a 74 year old?
what reading is good for a 74 year old woman
What does 6.5 in a cholesterol reading mean?
6.5 in a cholesterol reading is considered to be a high cholesterol reading. It should not be above 5. Reduce or cut out animal fats (all dairy foods, red meats, take aways, ready meals etc) out of your diet completely.
Can you get cholesterol from vegetables?
no there is no cholesterol in veggies if there is there is only good cholesterol in it.
What does a hdl chol. of 110 mean?
It means that your good cholesterol is high, meaning you probably have a great cholesterol profile. It could indicate that you have little atherosclerosis, or cholesterol build-up, in your arteries.Be proud of that reading. =)
Does safflower increase your cholesterol?
First of all, there is good cholesterol and not as good cholesterol. What people generally call cholesterol refers to the low density cholesterol that comes from animal fats. The 'good' cholesterol comes mostly from plants and is considered high density. Since safflower comes from a plant source, it is in the good category, so it does not increase your bad cholesterol.
Where can I find more information on what is good cholesterol?
Good cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol in your blood that is healthy for you, as opposed to unhealthy cholesterol which can harm your body if you have too much in your system. Find more information about good and bad cholesterol at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030
Why is hdl cholesterol the good cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol is the good cholesterol because is flows in the bloodstream and removes harmful cholesterol from the areas in which it doesn't belong. If you have high HDL levels of cholesterol it will reduce your chance of getting heart disease.
Where can I find out more about what is good cholesterol?
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030 is a webpage all about cholesterol and how to get good cholesterol. It makes you understand cholesterol, shows you how to set your target cholesterol, and gives you other links to further your knowledge.
Is cholesterol good or bad?
Cholesterol itself is not inherently good or bad. It is necessary for the body to function, but having high levels of LDL cholesterol (often referred to as "bad cholesterol") can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol (often referred to as "good cholesterol") helps to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.
What is the good form of cholesterol?
High-density lipoprotein, or hdl is known as good cholesterol.
